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Angiosperm Collection (page 10)

Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, encompass a diverse array of botanical wonders that grace our planet

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Autumn quaking aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) below Turret Ridge

Autumn quaking aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) below Turret Ridge, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, USA. October

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Great horned owl (Bubo virgininus) with chicks in nest in Saguaro cactus

Great horned owl (Bubo virgininus) with chicks in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Annual Honesty (Lunaria annua) seed heads arranged in white background

Annual Honesty (Lunaria annua) seed heads arranged in white background

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Oak tree (Quercus robur) in winter mist, parkland, Herefordshire Plateau, England

Oak tree (Quercus robur) in winter mist, parkland, Herefordshire Plateau, England, February

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Yellow star of Bethlehem (Gagea lutea) in woodlands of th Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna

Yellow star of Bethlehem (Gagea lutea) in woodlands of th Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, March

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, England, UK, April

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Wasp orchid, (Ophrys apifera var. trollii) growing on Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham

Wasp orchid, (Ophrys apifera var. trollii) growing on Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK, July

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Rosy garlic (Allium roseum) naturalised in the Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, UK, June

Rosy garlic (Allium roseum) naturalised in the Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, UK, June

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) growing on the banks of the Mells Stream in Edford Woods

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) growing on the banks of the Mells Stream in Edford Woods, Somerset, UK, a Somerset Wildlife Trust reserve. May 2011

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) at Siccaridge Wood, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) at Siccaridge Wood, Gloucestershire, England, UK, May

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripidium calceolus

Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripidium calceolus) reintroduced at Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Lancashire, England, UK, May

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Cuckoo pint or Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK

Cuckoo pint or Lords and Ladies (Arum maculatum) in Lower Woods, Gloucestershire, UK. April

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Common Solomons seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) in Cooks Wood, Somerset, UK

Common Solomons seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) in Cooks Wood, Somerset, UK. April 2011

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Dandelion (Taraxacum vulgaria) seedheads / clocks in meadow. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium

Dandelion (Taraxacum vulgaria) seedheads / clocks in meadow. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. April 2019

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Beech (Fagus sylvatica) forest, view into canopy from below

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) forest, view into canopy from below. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. April 2019

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Alpine bearberry (Arctous alpina) on tundra in autumn and boulderrs at Sydkapp (South Cape)

Alpine bearberry (Arctous alpina) on tundra in autumn and boulderrs at Sydkapp (South Cape), with icebergs in Hall Bredning, Scoresby Sund, Greenland, September

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), close up

Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), close up. Bystock Pools, Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve, near Exmouth, Devon. June. Focus stacked image

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas). Faia Brava Reserve, Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley

Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas). Faia Brava Reserve, Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley, Western Iberia, Portugal. April

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Stigmas in female flowers of single Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens group) mimic

Stigmas in female flowers of single Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens group) mimic pollen laden stamens produced by male flowers but offer no reward to pollinators

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Sea cabbage (Senecio candicans) amongst pebbles on sandy seashore. Sea Lion island

Sea cabbage (Senecio candicans) amongst pebbles on sandy seashore. Sea Lion island, Falkland Islands

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Prickly comfrey (Symphytum asperum), flowers open red and change to blue. Caucasus, Russia

Prickly comfrey (Symphytum asperum), flowers open red and change to blue. Caucasus, Russia. June

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower. Cultivated in herb garden, Surrey, England, UK

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower. Cultivated in herb garden, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Balkan Peninsula

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Wild sage (Lantana camara), flowers turn pink following pollination. Native to tropical America

Wild sage (Lantana camara), flowers turn pink following pollination. Native to tropical America. Invasive species, Tanzania

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer). Native to Asia

Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer). Native to Asia

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: St Helena ebony / Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) with secondary pollen presentation

St Helena ebony / Dwarf ebony (Trochetiopsis ebenus) with secondary pollen presentation on petal rims. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Endemic to St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Pygmy Rwandan water lily (Nymphaea thermarum) in cultivation at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK

Pygmy Rwandan water lily (Nymphaea thermarum) in cultivation at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Extinct in the wild. Native to thermal springs, Rwanda

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Congo cockatoo (Impatiens niamniamensis) flower, backlit with nectar level visible in spur

Congo cockatoo (Impatiens niamniamensis) flower, backlit with nectar level visible in spur. Cultivated in glasshouse. Native to Africa

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Mysore clock vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) with nectar overflowing in morning. In cultivation

Mysore clock vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) with nectar overflowing in morning. In cultivation, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to India

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Crown imperial lily (Fritillaria imperialis), six nectaries at base of stamens and stigma

Crown imperial lily (Fritillaria imperialis), six nectaries at base of stamens and stigma. In cultivation, Native to southeast Turkey and western Himalayas

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Darwins slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light

Darwins slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light. Stamens and fleshy lip that provides food reward for polliator Least seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) fluorescing

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Lisbon false sun-rose / Yellow rock rose (Halimium lasianthum) flowers

Lisbon false sun-rose / Yellow rock rose (Halimium lasianthum) flowers. Blotch at base of petals guides pollinators to nectar source

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) in glasshouse at Kew Gardens, London, UK

Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) in glasshouse at Kew Gardens, London, UK. Endemic to the Philippines. Pollinated by sunbirds

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) in visible light. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK

Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) in visible light. In cultivation, Surrey, England, UK. Native to Canada and USA. Sequence 1/2

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals becoming reflexed. Flower pollinated by butterflies. Controlled conditions

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Sesame (Sesamum indicum), green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Euphorbia (Euphorbia jolkinii) leaves turning red in autumn. Napa Hai, Shangri-la

Euphorbia (Euphorbia jolkinii) leaves turning red in autumn. Napa Hai, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China. September

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Cut bamboo stems stacked in a pile, end on. Anhui Province, China

Cut bamboo stems stacked in a pile, end on. Anhui Province, China

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing

Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing. China

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowering in Puzhehai Lake with peaks in background

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowering in Puzhehai Lake with peaks in background. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China. 2009

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Amazon rainforest canopy view with flowering Bromeliad epiphytes growing on a branch

Amazon rainforest canopy view with flowering Bromeliad epiphytes growing on a branch of a giant Cieba tree. Tiputini Biodiversity Station, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador, January

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Lime Avenue a famous row of Lime trees (Tilia Sp) Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK

Lime Avenue a famous row of Lime trees (Tilia Sp) Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK. October 2014

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon

Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon, Spain, February

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Milborne Wick, Somerset, England, UK, November

Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Milborne Wick, Somerset, England, UK, November

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Beech trees (Fagus sylvaticus) and pond in autumn, Waggoners Wells, Surrey, England, UK, October

Beech trees (Fagus sylvaticus) and pond in autumn, Waggoners Wells, Surrey, England, UK, October

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

Background imageAngiosperm Collection: Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon

Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon
Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp.). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon, Oregon, USA. October



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Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, encompass a diverse array of botanical wonders that grace our planet. From the elegant Franklinia alatamaha, commonly referred to as Franklinia, to the vibrant Hydrangea hortensis or French hydrangea, these angiosperms captivate us with their beauty. In serene landscapes like the Scottish Pine Forest or Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire UK, ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall and majestic. Their presence reminds us of nature's resilience and timelessness. As we wander through heathlands adorned with delicate Narcissus tazetta daffodils or marvel at Weeping Willows swaying gracefully in the breeze, it becomes evident that angiosperms have an enchanting ability to transform any environment into a picturesque scene. Underneath tranquil lakes like Ain in the Alps region of France lies another captivating sight: Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) blooming underwater. These ethereal flowers create a mesmerizing underwater view that leaves us breathless. Even insects are drawn to the allure of angiosperms. In Surinam's rich biodiversity hotspot, they flit from one flower to another, pollinating and perpetuating life within this intricate ecosystem. Gossypium barbadense or cotton plants remind us of humanity's reliance on angiosperms for sustenance and materials essential for our daily lives. They serve as a reminder of how deeply intertwined we are with these remarkable organisms. Whether submerged beneath crystal-clear waters or thriving amidst lush greenery on land, angiosperms continue to inspire awe and wonder wherever they bloom. With their vast diversity and undeniable beauty, they remind us why nature is truly an extraordinary masterpiece worth preserving for generations to come.